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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487.33 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487.33 and 119.48 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487.33 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487.33 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487.33 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 58,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.13/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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